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Winning at Weight Loss

By Adrienne Foley

When Jeni Bier's workplace offered a weight-loss competition, she was reluctant to take on the challenge. Two years later, she's a different person.

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A Calculated Approach

By Erin Peterson

How heart-rate training helped Kim Fambro reach a level of health and fitness she'd assumed was beyond her reach.

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The Blog That Changed Me

By Suzy Frisch

Looking for a lasting source of motivation and support, Andra Ruscoe found it in an unexpected place - her keyboard.

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From Desperate to Determined

By Erin Peterson

After hitting a health-and-fitness low, Don Zeh started hitting the gym - and discovered a passion that surprised him.

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Professional Liability

By Erin Peterson

All the free food he got at work had Jason Buszta packing on the pounds - until the sudden death of a friend made him realize he was putting his own health at risk.

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Time for a Change

By Suzy Frisch

How Mary Maus Kosir jump-started her fitness routine - and got better with age.

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The Body Project

By Erin Peterson

After years of putting other priorities ahead of her own fitness ideals, Jennifer Zech decided it was time to bring out the very best in her body—and her life.

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Going the Distance

By Erin Peterson

Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on track.

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Starting Fresh

By Erin Peterson

When Morn Cremeens made the switch to raw foods, she discovered a powerful way to support her health—and to transform her perspectives on eating.

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Profiles of Fitness Transformations

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

True fitness makeovers don’t happen overnight. They involve gradual changes and challenging adjustments, unexpected setbacks and exciting synergies. Meet three people who made transformative changes in their lives — and who might just inspire you to do the same.

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How to Battle Your Inner Critic and Win

By Jacquelyn Fletcher

How one woman’s weight struggle inspired her to confront her limiting thoughts — and discover a powerful tool for personal growth in the process.

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New Lease on Life

By Suzy Frisch

In the midst of motivation-sapping malaise, Bernie Armada discovered a life-changing personal-development program and embraced a life of intention.

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Survival Tactics

By Erin Peterson

Exercise helped Wendy Rahn beat breast cancer. Now she’s helping other survivors realize the importance of staying active during their own recovery.

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In This Together

By Erin Peterson

A health scare convinced Brad and Ivette Heutmaker to change their eating and exercise habits. Now, even their daughter is reaping the rewards of their healthier choices.

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Life, Interrupted

By Erin Peterson

A dozen years ago, Jodi Ring suffered two brain aneurysms that could easily have left her dead. Instead, they led her to get on her bike and ride.

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Persistence Pays Off

By Erin Peterson

At nearly 400 pounds, Denise Morth decided to transform her life. Now she’s running marathons.

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Lesson Learned

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

John Martin used to eat whatever he wanted. When he was diagnosed with celiac disease, all that changed. And his health changed, too - for the better.